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… Lead Poisoning On this page: … soil that are contaminated by it. This can be a problem in older homes and buildings. Adults are most often exposed to … and trouble thinking clearly. Weakness and muscle problems. Headaches. Severe cases can cause seizures, paralysis, and …
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… Graft Surgery: What to Expect After You Go Home On this page: Overview Overview Although you may … less time to resume a normal activity level than if you are older or have other medical conditions. Your recovery will … you with few options to get out of the house and clear your head. You should be aware that these feelings of depression …
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… Zika Virus On this page: What is Zika virus? … Rash. Painful joints. Red eyes. Some people also have a headache and muscle pain. How is Zika virus treated? There … use a repellent that contains 10% or less DEET on children older than 6 months. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding …
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… Using Eye Ointment On this page: Overview Overview If you are using … bacteria to the eye and cause an infection. Position your head and the ointment. With one hand, tilt your head back and pull the lower eyelid down with one or two …
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… Dandruff On this page: … of the skin on the scalp. It leads to white flakes on the head, neck, and shoulders. What causes it? Dandruff is most … the second time, let the medicated shampoo sit on your head for 5 minutes. This will give the anti-dandruff shampoo …
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… Menopause and Perimenopause On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens … reached menopause. In most cases, menopause happens around age 50. But everyone's body has its own time line. You may … well into your 50s. Menopause is a natural part of growing older. You don't need treatment for it unless your symptoms …
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… problems are even more uncommon, but they can include damage to the opening of the urethra , heavy bleeding, severe … not to force the foreskin to retract. As your son gets older, teach him how to wash and care for his penis. There … the penis. Long-term problems, which are rare, include: Damage to the opening of the urethra . Scarring. Short-term …
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… Thyroid Cancer On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … that are inherited as well as those that happen as you get older. What are the symptoms? Many people don't have any … thyroid cancer. But past radiation treatment of your head, neck, or chest (especially during childhood) can put …
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… Ulcerative Colitis On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens … have: Fever over 38.3°C (101°F) or shaking chills. Light-headedness, passing out, or a rapid heart rate. Stools that … office for advice. Check your symptoms Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 …
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… Glaucoma On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … of the condition. Some people get glaucoma after an eye injury or eye surgery. Some medicines ( corticosteroids ) … (OAG) if you: Have high pressure in the eyes. Are an older adult. Are of African descent. Have a family history …